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06/13/2014 08:17:02 AM MDT

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Inspired by Science Camp: Late signups are going on at NMSU Carlsbad's Community Education Office. The camp, which is focused on fun, hands-on learning, is 9 am to noon July 7-10. Cost is $60. For more info visit www.inspiredbyscience.org or call 302-6474.

AARP: Carlsbad Chapter 651 has invited the Carlsbad Chief of Police to speak at its spring ice cream social Monday, June 16, at 3 p.m. at the Mesa Street Senior Center.

Gem, Mineral Show: The Carlsbad Gem & Mineral Society's annual Gem and Mineral Show is slated for June 13 and 14, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and June 15, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens State Park. Admission to the show is free. Dealers from Arizona, Texas and New Mexico will offer beads, unique jewelry, gems, fossils, rocks and art objects. Educational displays and the popular kids' spinning wheel will be featured.

Senior Potluck: Carlsbad Medical Center Senior Circle will hold its monthly potluck and members meeting on Friday at 11:30 a.m. at the center, 2423 Bonita. This month's theme is Fathers' Day Cook-out. Please bring an entree, salad or dessert to share and come join us. A representative from TLC Home Health Care will provide information about their new hospice program. For information, call 575-234-3331.

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Smart Driver Class: There will be an AARP Smart Driver Class on Friday at the North Mesa Senior Recreation Center from 8 a.m.-noon. Please, call 575-885-9411 to reserve a spot. The Living Desert Zoo will host a Full Moon Walk Friday beginning at 8:30 p.m. Regular park entrance fees apply. For more information call 575-887-5516.

Free Hydrogen Fuel Class: beginning at 7 p.m. at the Eddy County Extension Office, 1304 W. Stevens St. For more information call 575-361-3083.

Father's Day Dance: The San Jose Center, 2814 San Jose Blvd, is holding a Father's Day Dance Friday from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Must be 40 years of age or older and we ask that you bring a finger food dish to share. Admission is free. No alcohol is allowed. For more information call 575-885-1402.

Saturday, June 14

Juneteenth Celebration: The Eddy County Branch of the NAACP, the Office of American Affairs and the Ebony Car Club is hosting its 5th Annual Juneteenth celebration Saturday at the Carlsbad Recreation Center from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. There will be indoor and outdoor activities with music, poetry, dannce, food, drinks and prizes, along with free blood pressure checks. All ages are welcome.

Flag retirement ceremony: The American Legion Post 7 at 2311 Legion St. will have a flag retirement ceremony on Saturday at 10 a.m. All citizens who have frayed flags are invited to come bring them for proper disposal.